The Popup Poetry Spot
Our Story
The Popup Poetry Spot, a revolutionary concept in the world of poetry, was born from the visionary mind of Inertia Justice back in 2002. Inertia Justice recognized that traditional poetry venues often attracted a small group of dedicated supporters, and she wanted to change that. Her dream was to create a platform where poets could showcase and sell their work in store fronts all around the city, reaching a broader audience and ensuring that poets were adequately compensated for their talents.
Inertia Justice knew that to achieve her goal, she needed to think outside the box.
She reached out to malls, corporations, and any place with access to large, unsuspecting crowds. With the permission of these venues, she organized what can be described as a "flash mod" of poetry performances. These events would take place in unexpected locations, captivating passersby and bringing poetry to the forefront of their attention.
However, one important condition for these popup poetry events was, they had to be family-friendly.
Poets who wished to participate had to sign a contract agreeing to perform works that were free from profanity or suggestive language. This was done to ensure that these performances could be enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds. Any poet who violated this agreement would be denied further opportunities to perform at these events.
While some poets initially resisted this "censorship" many recognized the value of reaching a wider audience and the opportunity to perform on main stages. These poets embraced the concept and became an integral part of the Popup Poetry Spot.She contacted the marketing and public relations director of Sharpstown Center - Nicque Montgomery (currently known as Plaza Americas) to pitch her idea. Ms. Montgomery was so impressed with the idea that she created an "Urban Festival" around the twelve poets: Inertia Justice, the late Roshanda Johnson known as "2Die4", Ms. Marie Brown, Scarlet, Black Snow, Deep Blue See, Marcell Murphy, Perry Pea, Karega Ani, Se7en, Terrence, and Cherokee Dee, and included: Fashion Show, Art cars, and Break Dancers.
The Team
Who We Are
Inertia Justice
Founder & CEO
Our Founder is a national slam poet, recording artist, author, actress and curve model. Follow her for update information about events and activities. See links below.
Media Agents
Open Positions
The Popup Poetry Spot is hiring:
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Photographer
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Videographer
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Marketing Manager
